2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate 3.0L Diesel · SL09 ABU

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of worsening structural and mechanical neglect. The most recent test in November 2023 at 175,315 miles resulted in a significant failure with multiple critical defects affecting safety and structural integrity. While the vehicle passed in October 2022, the subsequent failure just thirteen months later indicates a rapid decline in the vehicle's condition, suggesting that previous advisories were either not addressed or merely patched temporarily. The recorded mileage of 175,315 miles is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. However, the accumulation of 7,635 miles between October 2022 and November 2023 highlights a period of heavy use that coincided with multiple major mechanical failures. There is now a gap of nearly two years since the last recorded MOT, meaning the vehicle has potentially operated for a significant distance without an official roadworthiness check, which increases the risk of undetected corrosion or mechanical failure since the last repairs. A buyer must conduct a rigorous inspection of the chassis and underbody, as the 2023 failure identified structural corrosion in the inner wings, sills, and body mount points. The offside rear inner structure was specifically noted as having significantly reduced rigidity due to perforation, which is a major safety concern. Furthermore, the presence of a broken fuel tank strap and corroded step mounts indicates advanced underbody oxidation that likely extends across the vehicle's entire frame. Mechanical attention is also required for the braking and electronic systems. The test history shows recurring issues with an inoperative engine management light and electronic stability control faults, suggesting deep electrical faults that remain unresolved. The braking system has suffered from imbalance across the axle, binding calipers, and thin pads, alongside corroded brake pipes and hoses. Given the history of fluctuating brake discs and split CV boots and leaking shock absorbers, the suspension and drivetrain components require a professional assessment to ensure they are viable for a heavy-duty vehicle like this Land Cruiser.